2020-11-07
On Friday, November 6th we held 3-Way Conferences for our students and their parents from Foundation Class to Year 9. The conference involved the students, parents and teachers. The questions and answers below will clarify your understanding of Three-way Conferences.
WHAT IS A THREE-WAY CONFERENCE?
It’s a conference that involves the student, parents and teacher.
WHY DOES ETONHOUSE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
HOLD THREE-WAY CONFERENCES
FOR FOUNDATION – YEAR 9?
We believe that involving significant adults enhances student learning. We also believe that children are empowered to learn better when they have the most significant adults in their lives showing interest in their learning and making commitments to support them.
HOW DID IT WORK...
...for Students?
Share their accomplishments and work sample
Talk about the next steps in their learning and set new
goals
Take ownership about their own learning
...for Parents?
Find out about their children’s learning, understanding and
accomplishments
Ask questions and express ideas
Help make plans to support their children’s learning at home to
achieve their goals
...for Teachers?
Support the children and the parents by clarifying and responding to specific
questions
Help make plans to support children’s learning goals at school
Facilitate three-way conversations